"Satisfying & terrific" Wine Orbit
"Immediately appealing showing apricot, poached pear, mango & subtle spice characters on the nose" Wine Orbit
Enjoy this wine in casual settings & with summer salads
Mystery Hawke's Bay Pinot Gris 2020
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Mystery Hawke's Bay Pinot Gris 2020
Accolades
Awarded 93/100 Points & 5 Stars
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2019
Description
- Dry style
- Poached pear
- Spice
- Long finish
"Richly fruited and immediately appealing, the wine shows apricot, poached pear, mango and subtle spice characters on the nose. It's equally satisfying on the palate, offering terrific fruit power together with fleshy texture, finishing delectably long and attractive" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2019
Rich notes of tropical fruits that span the spectrum from apricot to pineapple. There is also a lifted floral and citrus note, similar to orange blossom, which adds delicacy and fineness. Some background vanilla and brioche notes from the Fuder add extra interest. The palate is full bodied and rich with a very plush texture. Palate flavours of canned peach and suggestions of Turkish Delight all contribute interest. These layers of richness come mainly from perfectly ripened grapes allowing for some residual sugar in the wine, and the contribution of the one year old German Fuder and warm fermentation temperatures.
Theory & Practice wines are made by winemaker Ant Mackenzie working in partnership with selected Hawke’s Bay growers. This range of wines showcase the best qualities of the Hawke’s Bay wine region.
All fruit was machine harvested and pressed to tank. After 48 hours of settling the clear juice was transferred to 1 x 1000L German oak Fuder (45%) and tank (55%). Fermentation was undertaken with a combination of natural vineyard yeasts along with some inoculated yeasts. After nine months of aging the barrels and tank were blended and the wine bottled.
Food Pairing: Enjoy this wine in casual settings and with summer salads.
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Great wine for a good price. Not acidic at all, which I like. Have already bought again!
Toni - 08/11/2021
Great value.
Nicola - 10/09/2021
A really nice drop at a great price - highly recommended
Brian - 03/09/2021
Nice density, strong spices, really enjoyable and fine value for money.
Chris - 02/08/2021
Will definitely purchase again, a great taste at a bargain price.
Stuart - 28/06/2021
Absolutely delicious. Great price. Would love some more.
Margaret - 11/06/2021
2020 is an excellent example of this delicious wine. Great value at this price!
Phillip - 30/03/2021
Great value and excellent wine. Very happy with my purchase
Jan - 07/03/2021
Really enjoyable, great fruity flavor goes well with lighter summer meals or really cold with nibbles. Always surprised how good these mystery wines are
Denise - 29/11/2021
Nice drop. Full bodied.
Christabella - 13/09/2021
This is a mystery wine but the label is mentioned in the 3rd to last paragraph of BM's wine description . Also interesting that Sam Kim rated this 2020 vintage 5 stars back in August 2019!! That aside its a mouthfilling wine, peachy and slightly spicy and a bit more complexity than some of the pure fruit driven styles.
John - 23/08/2021
I love a mystery wine that surprises and this one is just that. Love the classic Pinot Gris colour and taste. It's a goodie and just ordered another case.
Keith - 30/07/2021
A nice wine and reasonable price
Lyn - 14/10/2021
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